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Troian Bellisario talks being photoshopped in new 'GQ' spread

by Gossip Cop

Troian Bellisario has responded to controversy over the “Pretty Little Liars” stars’ bikini pictorial in GQ after some observers complained that the photos were too retouched and digitally manipulated.

On Wednesday, the actress wrote a long Instagram post that both defended the shoot and acknowledged the Photoshopping.

She also included an un-retouched behind-the-scenes shot (see below).

Bellisario wrote:

“So by now you have seen many a shot from #GQ and many people have said that we were photoshopped… OF COURSE WE WERE! that’s a very specific type of photo shoot. And looking very blown out and perfected was obviously what they were looking for. Great. Cool. As long as we acknowledge how it was achieved so we know it’s not real.”

“Here’s some behind the scenes of my body the way it is and was on the day. I’m not mad at how these pictures turned out, the girls and I had an absolute blast. More fun than we’ve had on a photoshoot in a while, and I think you can see that in our eyes and smiles.”

“But it’s the same everywhere. It’s the same way on the posters of our show and even in women’s magazines. This industry seems to invest more in perfection than in flaw. But flaw and individuality, to me, are what make a human being interesting, they make our stories worth telling. (Unfortunately the flaws don’t usually sell products or magazines) I’m proud of my body and the way it looks because @themarkwildman kicks my butt in aerial. But my hips and thighs are a part of me (even though they magically weren’t in some shots!) I get those things from my momma. And I’m happy To shake what my momma gave me.”

“I mean. Photoshopped or not. I work with three of the most gorgeous women on the planet. (Goddesses without hair and make up as well) @shaym@itsashbenzo @lucyhale #gq.”